HAND “Roots of Our Neighborhood” Block Party, Saturday, July 24

The vacant lot at Ladd & Division, fondly referred to by some as the “Ladd triangle” has been approved by Multnomah County (current owners of the lot) for day-use during the Division/Clinton Street Fair, Saturday, July 24th. So we are putting on a party!

As co-sponsors of the 18th Annual Division/Clinton Street Fair, the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development Association is hosting a community block party at SE 19th Ave. & Division called “Roots of Our Neighborhood.” The event’s theme is centered around cultural and agriculutural connections in our neighborhood over the past century.

The “Roots of Our Neighborhood” event will also feature a booth dedicated to the history of the neighborhood with a photo essay and video presentation. There will be activities for children, information about neighborhood involvement, local artisans & farmers and outreach from agencies currently working on projects in HAND, including: METRO Sustainable Gardening – Mobile Garden, Bureau of Environmental Services “Tabor to the River” and more!

HAND (Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development Association) obtains its non-profit status through Southeast Uplift, a member of Portland’s coalition of neighborhoods. HAND consists of a group of elected volunteers who live or work in our inner-southeast Portland neighborhood. Stay informed by visiting: www.HANDpdx. org